Mind Monsters

Do you ever have problems with your thought life?  "Scandalous!  How could she ask me that - and as her first blog entry, none the less?!"  When I used to hear the words "thought life" what came to mind was 'I don't have thoughts like that!  However, as I have recently embarked on a quest with Jesus to unbury and get rid of the garbage and bitterness in my heart, I have realized that I have problems with my thought life.  I often degrade myself in my internal dialogue and because of this, it has built up over time and we know that 'out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. (Matthew 12:34).  One of the books that I read that has helped me a whole lot is Mind Monsters by Kevin Gerald. It has really helped me learn to control my thought life.  Or should I say, it's beginning to help me learn to control my thought life. ;)  Over the next couple of days, I hope to post what I've learned.

1.) "Your life will be defined by the thoughts you accept or reject."

The main scripture for this overcoming of our thoughts is 2 Corinthians 10:5: 'We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we TAKE CAPTIVE every thought to make it obedient to Christ.'

Kevin says to pay attention to: 
 ~ Internal Dialogue
 ~ Moods
 ~ Conversation
Recognize the Mind Monsters that are wreaking havoc within you and commit to begin the process of changing the way you think today! :)  Your family and friends will thank you, but beyond that, YOU will thank yourself for your outlook on life will begin to change and you will be a happier person within!

Chalice





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My mood: pensive
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created while listening to:
The Gathering ~ Falling Up
Paperthin Hymn ~ Anberlin
In Your Presence ~ Jeremy Camp
Fiction ~ Kids In The Way
Favorite Song ~ TobyMac feat. Jamie Grace
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